daguerrson
06-29-2008, 01:57 PM
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL:
The Ball
Sole official trademark - RAWLINGS since 1977
The hide - Cowhide, since 1974 when horsehide was in short supply
Stitches - 108 stitches
Thread - Red waxed thread
Length of thread - 88 inches
Regular price - 14.99 USD
Number of balls used on a typical season - 600,000, approximate
Average official life span during a major league game - 5 to 7 pitches
The Ball
Sole official trademark - RAWLINGS since 1977
The hide - Cowhide, since 1974 when horsehide was in short supply
Stitches - 108 stitches
Thread - Red waxed thread
Length of thread - 88 inches
Regular price - 14.99 USD
Number of balls used on a typical season - 600,000, approximate
Average official life span during a major league game - 5 to 7 pitches